"All's not Gold that Glitters;" or, The Young Californian by Alice B. Haven is a 19th-century story centered on family, fortune, and the harsh realities of the California Gold Rush. The story follows Mr. Gilman, driven by the prospect of riches, as he takes his son Sam to California, leaving his wife to tend their farm. The novel opens with Mr. Gilman's strong desire for wealth clashing with his wife's worries about the separation and peril. Sam, their son, is excited and naive about the adventures ahead. As the story progresses, the relationships within the Gilman family change, highlighting the effects of ambition and external desires on their bonds and values. It captures the clash between hope and the tough realities that will shape their lives.
"All's not Gold that Glitters;" or, The Young Californian
By Alice B. (Alice Bradley) Haven
Amidst the allure of gold, a family faces tough choices that could either make them rich or tear them apart.
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About the AuthorAlice Bradley Neal was a 19th-century American writer. She wrote under many names and aliases, including Alice G. Lee, Alice B. Neal, Clara Cushman, Mrs. Joseph C. Neal and Alice B. Haven.
Alice Bradley Neal was a 19th-century American writer. She wrote under many names and aliases, including Alice G. Lee, Alice B. Neal, Clara Cushman, Mrs. Joseph C. Neal and Alice B. Haven.
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